Vitamin A
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Vitamin A Key Takeaways
Translated by Sarah Jenkins (AI RN Plain-English Translator) at a 7th-grade reading level
- 1 What it does: Vitamins are substances that your body needs to grow and develop normally.
- 2 Real-world patient consensus: Mapped to ADHD, Autism & Behavioral Health under ICD-10-CM F84.4 for Vitamin A clinical workups.
- 3 Typical cash cost range: Differential triage of Vitamin A (F84.4) utilizes structured behavioral + in Vitamin A (F84.4: pharmacologic titration monitoring).
- 4 Top reported side effects / signs: Follow-up benchmark in Vitamin A: maintaining Serum Ferritin & in Vitamin A (F84.4: Iron Saturation) within Ferritin 50 – 120 ng/mL (F84.4).
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What Is Vitamin A?
Vitamins are substances that your body needs to grow and develop normally. Vitamin A plays a role in your: Vision Bone growth Reproduction Cell functions Immune system Vitamin A is an antioxidant . It can come from plant or animal sources. Plant sources include colorful fruits and vegetables. Animal sources include liver and whole milk. Vitamin A is also added to foods like cereals. Vegetarians, young children, and alcoholics may need extra Vitamin A. You might also need more if you have certain conditions, such as liver diseases, cystic fibrosis, and Crohn's disease. Check with your health care provider to see if you need to take vitamin A supplements.
Pathophysiology, Underlying Causes & Clinical Presentation
Tissue-level etiology in Vitamin A (F84.4) features norepinephrine alpha-2A) receptor in Vitamin A (F84.4: under-signaling across executive-control). Cross-referenced with NIH MeSH (Vitamin A), therapeutic stabilization in adhd & focus is verified against ASRS-v1.1 / Vanderbilt in Vitamin A (F84.4: Executive Score).
Common Symptoms & Clinical Signs
- • Presentation of Vitamin A (F84.4): internal restlessness, impulsive in Vitamin A (F84.4: interrupting, or emotional)
- • Secondary Vitamin A clinical sign: compulsive reward-seeking behaviors in Vitamin A (F84.4: or difficulty moderating)
- • Symptom flares in Vitamin A correlating with Serum Ferritin & in Vitamin A (F84.4: Iron Saturation) deviation outside Ferritin 50 – 120 ng/mL (F84.4)
- • Functional adhd & focus impact requiring structured behavioral + in Vitamin A (F84.4: pharmacologic titration monitoring) evaluation (F84.4)
Primary Federal Reference: NIH / National Library of Medicine MedlinePlus Entry ↗
Vitamin A Diagnostic Classification & Lab Markers
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ICD-10-CM Diagnostic Code | F84.4 | WHO / CMS ICD-10-CM Clinical Classification |
| Clinical Specialty Hub | ADHD, Autism & Behavioral Health | NIH MedlinePlus Health Topics |
| Diagnostic / Lab Marker: Serum Ferritin & in Vitamin A (F84.4: Iron Saturation) | Ferritin 50 – 120 ng/mL (F84.4) | Clinical Reference Target Range |
| Diagnostic / Lab Marker: ASRS-v1.1 / Vanderbilt in Vitamin A (F84.4: Executive Score) | Functional symptom control (F84.4) | Clinical Reference Target Range |
| Diagnostic / Lab Marker: Resting Blood Pressure in Vitamin A (F84.4: & Pulse (on) | < 125/80 mmHg; HR < 85 bpm (F84.4) | Clinical Reference Target Range |
FDA-Monographed Medications & Public Cash Price Reference for Vitamin A
| Medication | Pharmacologic Class | Patient Worth-It | CMS NADAC / Unit | Typical Lowest Cash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irospan 24/6 (Iron, Folic Acid, Vitamin/Mineral Supplement) Irospan 24/6 • RxCUI 1102201 | FDA Prescription Therapeutic Agent | 85% | $2.7500 | $ 206.50 /mo |
| Vitrexyl Plus Iron (Ferrous Fumarate, Folic Acid) Vitrexyl Plus Iron • RxCUI RXN-B59088165 | Vitamin B12 | 89% | $0.5600 | $ 48.82 /mo |
| Boostervite (Multivitamin) Boostervite • RxCUI RXN-B59088022 | Vitamin C | 94% | $1.5600 | $ 120.82 /mo |
| Folvyris (Folate, Vitamin D3) Folvyris • RxCUI 1720258-B85477823 | Vitamin D | 85% | $3.0500 | $ 228.10 /mo |
| Mivara Mini Mivara Mini Generic • RxCUI RXN-85477935-2474 | Vitamin A | 94% | $3.0700 | $ 132.83 /mo |
| Ferrous Fumarate and Polysacchride Iron Vitamin Mineral Complex Supplement Ferrous Fumarate and Polysacchride Iron Vitamin Mineral Complex Supplement Generic • RxCUI RXN-52747712-2369 | Vitamin C | 94% | $0.6538 | $ 34.98 /mo |
| Folditam (Folic Acid, Vitamin D3) Folditam • RxCUI 2569082 | Vitamin D | 90% | $0.0231 | $ 10.16 /mo |
| Folixapure (Folic Acid, Vitamin D3) Folixapure • RxCUI 1720258 | Vitamin D | 87% | $0.0231 | $ 10.16 /mo |
| Nutralyn (Multivitamin) Nutralyn • RxCUI RXN-B85477903 | Vitamin C | 87% | $2.3400 | $ 176.98 /mo |
| Vitamin K1 (Phytonadione) Vitamin K1 • RxCUI 198102-B04099157 | Vitamin K | 86% | $11.8119 | $ 640.00 /mo |
| Multivitamin, Folate Multitol-M • RxCUI RXN-59088005-2777 | Vitamin D | 94% | $1.8700 | $ 84.24 /mo |
| Vitavera Vitavera Generic • RxCUI RXN-85477513-2616 | Vitamin A | 77% | $2.2200 | $ 98.41 /mo |
| Vitrexate Fe (Ferrous Fumarate, Folic Acid) Vitrexate Fe • RxCUI RXN-B59088168 | Vitamin B12 | 90% | $3.4700 | $ 258.34 /mo |
| Calcitrene (Calcipotriene) Calcitrene • RxCUI 308865-B516725278 | Vitamin D Analog | 84% | $1.1381 | $ 90.44 /mo |
| Folixate (Folate, Vitamin D3) Folixate • RxCUI 2671090 | Folate Analog | 93% | $0.7500 | $ 62.50 /mo |
| Multitol-M (Multivitamin, Folate) Multitol-M • RxCUI RXN-B59088005 | Vitamin D | 92% | $1.3500 | $ 105.70 /mo |
Peer-Reviewed Human Clinical Trials & Meta-Analyses (Vitamin A)
| Study & Plain-English Finding | Sample (N) | Rigor | Primary Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Insights on Short-term treatment with metformin on serum concentrations of homocysteine,: What a 745-Participant Study Found In patients with type 2 diabetes, 16 weeks of treatment with metformin reduces levels of folate and vitamin B12, which results in a modest increase in homocysteine. Journal of internal medicine • 2003-11-15 • Randomized Controlled Trial | N = 745 | 93/100 | PMID 14535967 ↗ |
| New Insights on Benefits and safety of Weekly Calcifediol Formulations (75 and 100 µg) in: What a 376-Participant Study Found New weekly calcifediol 75 and 100 µg formulations showed an effective and sustained response with a good long-term safety profile. Nutrients • 2024-11-05 • Phase III Randomized Trial | N = 376 | 93/100 | PMID 39599585 ↗ |
| New Insights on Serum Vitamin A Is Associated with Variations in the Relationship between Plasma: What a 4,091-Participant Study Found The relationship between vitamin B6 indexes and AMI risk varied according to serum Vit-A concentrations. The Journal of nutrition • 2026-01-15 • Phase III Randomized Trial | N = 4,091 | 90/100 | PMID 41176280 ↗ |
| Can This Approach Help? Inside the Latest Research on Effect of Vitamin B 12 Supplementation on Leukocyte Telomere Length in Mildly Providing daily vitamin B 12 for 1 y during infancy in a population at risk of vitamin B 12 deficiency does not affect LTL. The Journal of nutrition • 2024-08-15 • Phase III Randomized Trial | Multi-cohort | 88/100 | PMID 37918674 ↗ |
| Can This Approach Help? Inside the Latest Research on Testosterone and vitamin D on fall risk in pre-frail hypogonadal men: a factorial Transdermal testosterone did not reduce fall risk but improved ALM and gait speed in pre-frail older men. The journal of nutrition, health & aging • 2024-05-15 • Randomized Controlled Trial | Multi-cohort | 88/100 | PMID 38552276 ↗ |
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